Category Archives: News
Emporia Recreation Commission developing concepts for upcoming improvements
The Emporia Recreation Commission is eyeing 2021 — and likely 2022 or beyond — with some major renovations in mind for three sports complexes in town. Following Monday’s monthly boar...
Dec 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE Secretary encourages personal responsibility/small gatherings for Christmas holiday
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman was the latest health expert to wish residents a merry — safe and socially distanced — Christmas Tuesday. During Govern...
Dec 22, 2020
Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser concluding Wednesday
Time is running out for a chance to win a stunning diamond ring all to support the efforts of one local charitable organization. The annual Kari’s Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser concludes We...
Dec 22, 2020
UPDATE: North Lyon County grass fire burns over 700 acres; dangerous fire conditions ongoing
Very high fire danger Tuesday came to fruition with a lengthy firefighting effort about 12 miles north of Emporia. Firefighters from Emporia, Allen-Admire, Americus, Dunlap, Eskridge, Hartford-Neosho ...
Dec 22, 2020
Peck sworn in as Lyon County Commission Second District Representative Tuesday morning
The Lyon County Commission is now complete once again following the swearing-in of new Second District Commissioner Doug Peck Tuesday morning. Your browser does not support the audio element. Peck ass...
Dec 22, 2020
Grass fire north of Emporia burns 60 acres, destroys two vehicles; very high fire danger expected into Wednesday
An investigation continues after a destructive grass fire Monday. Emporia Fire was called out to the junction of Roads 300 and J, about 12 miles north of Emporia, around 3:30 pm. The fire damaged abou...
Dec 22, 2020
Minneola man arrested after high-speed chase involving KHP, deputies from Coffey and Osage counties
One person has been arrested after an alleged chase involving the Kansas Highway Patrol and deputies from two area sheriff’s offices. The Coffey County Sheriff’s Office says emergency disp...
Dec 22, 2020
Schreiber, Highland, Smith learn House committee appointments
Area lawmakers are taking leadership roles in the Kansas House. Speaker Ron Ryckman appointed 51st District Representative Ron Highland of Wamego to chair the Water Committee. 60th District Representa...
Dec 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Congress approves $900 billion relief package
Lawmakers have approved a new COVID-19 stimulus and relief bill, and President Donald Trump is expected to sign it soon. The $900 billion package passed both chambers in overwhelming fashion Monday ni...
Dec 22, 2020
Great Conjunction brings residents outside for stargazing
With the Winter Solstice came another celestial event Monday. Residents areawide spent some time outside finding the “Great Conjunction” or the “Christmas Star,” the alignment ...
Dec 22, 2020
